By Mark Doyle

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25-Apr-2013 20:03:00

The World Cup-winning coach was upset with the suggestion that he should step down should the Selecao flop in this summer's dress rehearsal for the World Cup

An enraged Luiz Felipe Scolari brought an abrupt end to a post-game press conference after being asked if he would step down as Brazil boss if his troops failed to win this summer's Confederations Cup.

The World Cup-winning coach had been speaking to the media after the Selecao's 2-2 draw with Chile in an open and exciting friendly clash on Wednesday.

The press conference was drawing to a close but Scolari made a swift exit after being asked if his future hinged on a successful defence of Brazil's Confederations Cup crown.

"No comment; this is a joke," the former Chelsea tactician said curtly before storming out.

Before his impromptu exit, Scolari has spoke optimistically about his side's hopes of winning this year's tournament, which will be held on home soil, claiming that the country's fans would see a far more cohesive performance than the one they had mustered against Chile.